Scott No: 1956-1961
Serial number: T100
Values in set: 6
Date of issue: November 16, 1984
Denomination: 130 fen
Designers: Xu Yanbo
Engraver: Gao Pingzhang, Jiang Weijie, Hu Zhenyuan, Zhao Shunyi, Sun Hongnian, Yan Bingwu
Size of stamps: 54*40mm
Perforation: 11
Sheet composition: 28 (4*7)
Printing process: Engraving and photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

T100 "Scenery of Mount Emei" special stamps were issued on November 16, 1984. The set consists of 6 stamps, printed by photogravure combined with engraving, designed by Xu Yanbo, engraved jointly by several engravers, and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory.

Theme of the Set

Mount Emei is one of China's four great Buddhist mountains and the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and has long been known for the saying "Mount Emei is the most beautiful under heaven." This set follows the mountain-climbing route and selects six representative scenic spots in sequence, progressing layer by layer from the mountain's foot to the Golden Summit, presenting the beautiful mountain and forest scenery and the Zen atmosphere of ancient temples of Mount Emei, and embodying the unique appearance of a famous mountain where natural scenery and Buddhist culture blend.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Baoguo Temple at the Foot of Mount Emei

Baoguo Temple is situated at the foot of Mount Emei and is the gateway temple for entering the mountain, surrounded by ancient trees, with antique halls and buildings. It is the most important mountain-gate temple of Mount Emei.

Leiyin Temple Shrouded in Green Shade

Leiyin Temple is hidden among dense mountain forests, surrounded by deep woods, with a quiet and secluded environment. It is a small and elegant ancient temple along the climbing route.

Hongchunping with Towering Ancient Trees

The ancient temple of Hongchunping is surrounded by towering ancient trees and is named after the ancient Hongchun tree. The forest is filled with moist mist, making it a famous secluded spot in Mount Emei.

Xixiang Pool in the Morning Glow

Xixiang Pool is located high in the mountains and is said to be the place where Samantabhadra Bodhisattva washed his elephant. Surrounded by fir trees, with the morning glow spreading over the mountain peaks, it has an ethereal artistic conception.

Woyun Nunnery Held by Clouds and Wrapped in Mist

Woyun Nunnery is built on the edge of a cliff and is surrounded by clouds and mist all year round; the temple seems to float above the sea of clouds. It is a well-known ancient temple near the Golden Summit.

Golden Summit with Precious Light Floating on the Sea of Clouds

The image presents the Golden Summit of Mount Emei, with the sea of clouds surging and the Buddha's halo faintly appearing. It is the most famous wonder of Mount Emei, majestic and magnificent.

Artistic Design Features

The set adopts the expressive form of traditional landscape painting. The engraved lines are fine and solid, restoring the texture of rocks and trees, and the tones are light, elegant, and warm. The six stamps are arranged along the climbing path from low to high, from the ancient temples at the mountain's foot all the way to the high-mountain sea of clouds, completely restoring the order of sightseeing when touring Mount Emei. It is a classic work among JT famous-mountain scenery stamps.